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DK52 GVR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,975 miles

o/s rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2013 73,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,715 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,909 miles

rear exhaust section starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,898 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 34,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DK52 GVR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK52 GVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK52 GVR registered?

DK52 GVR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DK52 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 GVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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